Status filter

Name search

Date filter

Consultations results

The UK Government is consulting on its proposals for a modern Industrial Strategy as part of its post-Brexit plan. It intends that the Industrial Strategy will create the right conditions for new and growing enterprise to thrive and help young people to develop the skills needed for the high-paid, high-skilled jobs of the future. The stated objective of the Industrial Strategy is “…to improve living standards and economic growth by increasing productivity and driving growth across the whole country.“

The purpose of this consultation is to generate discussion around seven principles:

Health and safety by design

Infrastructure

Stations and stabling areas (sidings and depots)

Electric traction systems

Railway control systems

Level crossings

Trains

Each principle details the health and safety performance required by an item of works, plant or equipment, referred to as the factors. The legal requirements for each principle are defined and signposts are identified to further guidance.

The intended audience for the principles document includes:

Health and safety managers in the rail industry

Those designing or putting into use new or altered works, railway vehicles, plant or equipment

Other managers in roles which affect safety, particularly in the development and implementation of standards

Staff working on the railway and their representatives

ORR railway inspectors and engineers

The principles are intended to:

identify the high level safety principles relevant to them or their organisation or project

understand their responsibilities and help make sure they meet their duties